Lacie 2BIG User Manual

2big RAID User Manual
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Introducon
This manual provide s de tails on configuring and managing your LaCie 2big RAID. For common questions and answers about your device , please se e Frequently Asked Questions.
You can get the late st tips regarding your product and updated technical information at LaCie customer
support.
Box content
LaCie 2big RAID USB-C (USB 3.1 Ge n 2) cable USB-C to USB-A (USB 3.0/USB 2.0) cable External power supply Quick Install Guide
Storage and RAID management
You can use Toolkit to set up 2big RAID, create backup plans, and more. See the Toolkit user manual for de tails.
Advanced RAID configurations can be performe d with LaCie RAID Manager. See the LaCie RAID Manager for
2-Bay Device s use r manual for details.
Minimum computer system requirements
macOS® 10.12 or later Windows 10 or late r
Minimum free disk space
600MB recommende d
Important—Save your packaging. If you e xperience problems with your hard drive and want to exchange it, the hard drive must be returned in its original packaging.
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System Overview
Specificaons
Enclosure dimensions
Side Dimensions (mm)
Width 118
Height 88.5
Length 217
Enclosure weight
Capacity Weight (kg)
4TB 2.4
8TB 2.8
16TB 2.9
Electrical
Power supply
36W (12V-3A)
Environmental
Use only the power supply provide d with your LaCie 2big RAID. Power supplie s from third-party de vices and other LaCie products can damage your 2big RAID.
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Condition Minimum value Maximum value
Tempe rature (still air) +5º C +40º C
Humidity 20% 80%
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Front
1. Status LED—The LED indicates that the device is powered on and provides status signals. See Status
LEDs.
2. Swappable hard drive trays—Hard drive trays can be remove d to replace failed hard drives. The LaCie
2big RAID hard drives are hot-swappable. See Hard Drive Maintenance.
Back
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1. Power button—Use this button to power the device off and on. The button is also use d confirm key
actions during RAID configuration. See Operation.
2. Power input—Use this port to connect the powe r cable. Only use the powe r cable included with your
LaCie 2big RAID. Attaching third-party or other LaCie power cables with incorrect voltage can damage the de vice. SeeOperation.
3. Kensington™ lock port—Use this port to physically lock the 2big RAID to a desk or rack.
4. USB 3.1 (G en 2) port—Use the included USB cable to connect 2big RAID’s USB 3.1 port to your
computer’s USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Alternatively, you can use the included USB-C to USB-A (USB
3.0/USB 2.0) cable. Transfer rates vary by the connection type. See Cables and Connectors.
5. Firmware update button—From time to time , LaCie may release firmware updates that address
compatibility issues and e nhance 2big RAID. Both Toolkit and LaCie RAID Manager may alert you to new available firmware updates; firmware updates are also posted to your product support page. When following the firmware update instructions, you will be prompted to use a thin, rigid wire (such as the end of a pape rclip) to push the button within the recesse d space. Only press this button when following instructions to update the USB firmware.
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Status LEDs
The LEDs help you identify the status of 2big RAID’s system and drives.
1. System status
2. Drive status
LED State
Off Device powered off
Solid blue Ready
Blinking blue Accessing hard drive (normal operation)
Slow blinking blue, 10 se cond interval
Powe r-saving mode
Fast blinking blue Device starting up or shutting down
Blinking red and blue RAID initialization or synchronization
Blinking red, 1 se cond interval Tempe rature warning
Solid red Tempe rature critical
Technical note regarding power-saving mode and Windows—The device can be placed into power-saving mode on PC’s running Windows 10 or higher. However, it is possible that the LED will remain off rather than flash blue every 10 seconds.
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Cables and Connectors
USB-C protocols
USB is a se rial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB-C is the late st implementation of this standard and it provides highe r bandwidth and new power manage ment features.
USB-C supports many protocols:
Port Transfer rates
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 up to 480Mb/s
SuperSpee d USB 3.0 up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s
Thunde rbolt 3 up to 40Gb/s
You can connect your device to any USB-C or USB-A port but transfer rates vary. See below for more de tails.
Cables
Your 2big RAID is shippe d with two cables for compatibility with mode rn computers.
USB-C to USB-C cable
For optimal transfer rates, use the USB-C to USB-C cable to connect 2big RAID to a USB-C (USB 3.1 or Thunde rbolt 3) port on your computer.
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USB-C to USB Type A cable
Use the USB-C to USB Type A cable to connect 2big RAID to a USB-A (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) port on your computer.
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Transfer rate s with USB-A connections have the potential to reach the following spe eds:
Port Transfer rates
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